04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Russian Commemorative Beakers

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$1,896$1,600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Two Russian Commemorative Beakers, 19th century, a deep amethyst glass with gold and silver foliate decoration surrounding a central transfer print depicting the consort of Nicolas I, attributed to the Imperial Glass factory, Petersburg, ht. 3 7/8 in.; and a print decorated enamel made for the coronation of Emperor Nicholas II dated 1896, ht. 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

Glass: heavy gilot wear.
Enamel: some chipping to the rim; 1" "patch" to enamel along footrim.

Keywords

Imperial Glass factory, Emperor, Nicholas II